About OCEAN
Orange County Executives and Networkers (OCEAN) is a networking group based in here in Orange County (California). We provide a platform for local business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs to connect, network, and collaborate. Membership is free.
We host regular events, (networking mixers, seminars, and executive roundtables, etc) designed to provide our members with opportunities to connect with other executives here in OC, expand their professional networks, and grow their businesses. We also maintain a robust and active LinkedIn group with more than 17,000 members who live and/or work here in OC.
OCEAN is Orange County’s largest and most robust business networking organization with over 100,000 members
Who we are
We are more than 100,000 of Orange County's business leaders
The mission of OCEAN is to facilitate the development of meaningful business relationships and, ultimately, encourage growth here in Orange County. The group is open to all business professionals and industries and we welcome anyone looking to connect with others in their community.
By joining, OCEAN members have access to a supportive and dynamic community of professionals and business owners who are committed to helping each other succeed. Whether you’re just starting out in business or are an experienced entrepreneur, OCEAN hopes to provide a valuable resource for connecting, learning, and growing your business and your professional career.
OCEAN was started by Todd Herschberg in October of 2007 for one simple reason – there was a lack of great business networking in OC. Since then, we’ve grown to include tens of thousands of members who live and/or work here in Orange County8
OCEAN by the Numbers
- 30 Day Active Members: 38.96%
- Average Daily Posts: 0.83
- Average Daily Views: 762
- Trackable Open Rate: 23.50%
- Click-Through Rate: 1.81%
- Click-to-Open Rate: 9.37%
Titles:
- VP: 7.49%
- CxO: 7.07%
- President: 1.81%
- Founder: 1.73%
- Owner: 1.46%
- General Manager: 0.91%
- Project Manager: 0.69%
- Partner: 0.62%
- Senior Software Engineer: 0.59%
- Director: 0.59%
Industries:
- Information Technology & Services: 10.42%
- Financial Services: 6.59%
- Real Estate: 5.11%
- Hospital & Health Care: 4.57%
- Medical Devices: 3.86%
- Higher Education: 3.83%
- Marketing & Advertising: 2.67%
- Construction: 2.49%
- Government Administration: 2.13%
- Insurance: 2.10%
Company Size
- Solopreneurs: 16.57%
- 1-10 Employees: 9.19%
- 11-20 Employees: 4.46%
- 21-50 Employees: 7.85%
- 51-100 Employees: 5.86%
- 101-500 Employees: 14.39%
- 501-1,000 Employees: 6.02%
- 1,001-10,000 Employees: 17.87%
- 10,000+ Employees: 17.78%
Age & Income demographics
Given the high representation of senior titles and lucrative industries, combined with the geographic concentration in high-cost living areas, we can infer the following general trends:
Age Groups: The presence of senior-level titles and industries requiring specialized knowledge likely indicates a significant portion of the group is in the mid to late career stages, suggesting a concentration in the 30-50 age range.
- 20-30 years old: 0.36%
- 30-40 years old: 65.80%
- 40-50 years old: 22.84%
- 45-60 years old: 11.00%
Income Brackets:
- $200,000 and above (High-Level Executives, CEOs, Presidents, Partners, VPs)
- This includes roles like President, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, Vice President, and Partner.
- Percentage: Approximately 7-8% of the dataset.
- $120,000 – $200,000 (Directors, Senior Managers, Senior Engineers, Project Managers)
- This includes Directors, Senior Software Engineers, Project Managers, and Senior Managers.
- Percentage: Approximately 25-30% of the dataset.
- $75,000 – $120,000 (Mid-Level Managers, General Managers, Entry-Level VPs, Department Heads)
- Roles like General Manager, Entry-Level VPs, Department Heads, and some specialized managers fall here.
- Percentage: Approximately 40-45% of the dataset.
- $50,000 – $75,000 (Entry-Level Managers, Sales Managers, HR Managers)
- Entry-level managers, sales, and HR professionals often fall in this salary range.
- Percentage: Approximately 10-15% of the dataset.
- Below $50,000 (Entry-Level Positions, Associates, Administrative Roles)
- This includes entry-level roles, associates, and some administrative roles.
- Percentage: Approximately 5-10% of the dataset.
These percentages are rough estimates based on general industry standards for salaries associated with the job titles listed.